Articles of Confederation
What government document replaced the Articles of the Confederation?
Constitution
How many houses do we have?
2 houses
Who leads the executive branch?
President
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
How long is a Presidential term?
The Founding Fathers created the Articles of Confederation because they were afraid of having one of these?
King
What are the names of our houses of the legislative branch?
Senate and House of Representatives?
Who is next in command of the Executive Branch?
Vice President
What is someone who sits on the Supreme Court called?
Justice
How many terms does a president get?
Trade among states
No military
Government had no power
How long is a House of Representatives term?
2 years
How many departments does the President control?
15 departments
How many Supreme Court Justices do we have?
9
What is the length of a Supreme Court term?
What state had the most money and people?
Virginia
How long is a Senators Term?
6 years
Name one of the departments the President oversees
Department of Defense, State, Homeland Security, etc.
Who is the Chief Justice?
John G Roberts Junior
Name the check the Judicial branch has over both branches
Declaration of Unconstitutional action or law
What rebellion in Massachusetts ended the Articles?
Shay's Rebellion
What checks does the Legislative Branch hold over the executive branch?
Purse Power, War Power, 2/3 Majority Override
Name the check the President has over the Judicial branch.
President appoints judges
Name one of the Supreme Court Cases we brought up.
Dred Scott V Sanford, Marbury V Madison, Plessy V Ferguson, etc.
Name one Iowa Senator or representative.
Chuck Grassley
Joni Ernst
Ashley Hinson
Randy Feenstra
Etc.